Every Friday, Covers has a look back at the week that remained in the sports betting wagering industry. With a collection of sports betting news and notes, we intend to cover all the bases.

PrizePicks reveals second Super Sweat Competition for the Super Bowl

Daily Fantasy sports betting (DFS) company PrizePicks has actually announced the launch of its Super Sweat competition for the 2nd year. The promo will give gamers three opportunities to be picked to take part in a contest for $1 million and a journey to see their selections at an invite-only watch party for Super Bowl LIX on February 9.

THE SUPER SWEAT IS BACK 3 of YOU will get the opportunity to SWEAT a 3-Pick Lineup for $1,000,000 on the Big Game (Feb. 9th)

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Players can make an opportunity to sign up with the Super Sweat promotion in 3 ways. The very first is by publishing a screenshot of a lineup for the NFL Conference Championship on Instagram, TikTok, or X (formerly Twitter) with the hashtag #SuperSweat.

The 2nd method is to post a video of your finest touchdown event on X, TikTok, and Instagram with the hashtag #SuperSweat. The final method to enter into the promotion is by publishing a screenshot of your preferred NFL lineup with the #SuperSweat on X, Instagram, or TikTok.

Additionally, other players will have an opportunity to use game day for a share of an additional $1 million prize by tailing the lineups of the 3 rivals in the Super Sweat competitors. PrizePicks will announce its three competitors on February 7.

PrizePicks has actually broadened given that it used the Super Sweat competitors for the last Super Bowl, adding peer-to-peer games in Alabama, Tennessee, West Virginia, and Wyoming in January. The DFS platform was likewise launched in Missouri and Delaware in October, and licensing approval was acquired from both jurisdictions. The site is now offered in more than 45 U.S. states.

Florida Gaming Commission panelists agree existing illegal gaming statutory is inadequate

The Florida Gaming Commission recently testified existing statutory classifications and charges for unlawful gaming offenses were inadequate.

"There's just so much money to go around. If a dollar does not go to a certified facility or a tribal center, it's entering into a wrongdoer's pocket. It's as basic as that," executive director Ross Marshman specified, affirming before the Florida House of Representatives Industries & Professional Activities Subcommittee.

Up until now, licensed pari-mutuel centers, card rooms, and slot facilities are the only forms of lawful land-based video gaming in the Sunshine State. Still, panelists expressed growing issue over the increase in prohibited gaming within the state, as the current statute does not dissuade establishments from making illegal gambling simpler to access.

"There is no disincentive for these facilities to shut down due to the misdemeanors that they deal with," said Chief Ed Cayenne of the Homeland Security Division of the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office. "They are willing to pay the fines and continue the operations due to the fact that they are so rewarding."

Recently, Florida law enforcement punished unlawful establishments across the state, with 10 venues in Jacksonville required to close in December. The Jacksonville Sheriff's office exposed more than a dozen locals were included in a gaming ring that was running because 2021, resulting in 5 individuals jailed for racketeering offenses.

Likewise, Florida likewise had one of the most recognizable gaming lawsuits over the last few years, with the Seminole Tribe-operated Hard Rock sportsbook suspending operations after its launch in 2021, with the claim lasting till 2024.

Acid rock Bet ends up being most current member of Unity by Acid rock Loyalty program

Acid rock International revealed its sportsbook, Hard Rock Bet, will end up being the most current addition to its Unity by Acid rock commitment plan.

Hard Rock Bet will keep its online commitment rewards program for users but will let players make Tier Credits for both programs. Players can move these credits between the 2 and cash in for either online or on-property benefits.

"Integrating Hard Rock Bet into Unity will be a game-changer for guest engagement," stated Keith Sheldon, president of home entertainment and brand name management at Acid rock International and Seminole Gaming. "This improvement not just provides an enjoyable, interactive way for visitors to earn points when positioning bets, however also significantly improves loyalty."

Playing on Hard Rock Bet can now lead you to experiences worldwide

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Unity by Acid rock lets users redeem Unity Points at one of Acid rock's international places. There are more than 200 participating locales, including hotels, gambling establishments, cafes, and Rock Shops. Likewise, Acid rock's partnership with Royal Caribbean International and Celebrity Cruises permits players to redeem points on Royal Caribbean's Club Royale and Celebrity Cruises' Blue Chip Club.

"By satisfying guests for their playtime, we develop a win-win scenario where guests enjoy an enriched experience, and we promote an intro to all the fantastic verticals in our brand through point redemption chances at Hotels, Casinos, Cafes, Rock Shops and home entertainment places," Sheldon continued.

Acid Rock Bet is likewise broadening its sportsbooks in other methods, adding jai-alai sports betting ahead of the 2025 World Jai-Alai League. Fans can enjoy special streaming and wagering material for jai alai on Hard Rock Bet platforms.

Incentive Games releases crash video game with bet365

Game developer Incentive Games has revealed the launch of a new crash video game, "Velocity," which the operator will bring to the Brazilian market through a partnership with bet365. It's the very first pay-to-play crash game Incentive Games has made with bet365, however not the very first time Incentive has partnered with bet365.

Incentive Games assures that it will continue to update "Velocity," utilizing data and AI professionals to evaluate player interactions.

Legal online gaming launched in Brazil on Jan. 1, with 68 online gaming platforms going cope with a license. bet365 was among the platforms to go reside on the launch date, in addition to Flutter Entertainment's Betfair.

bet365 had an effective 2024 before starting a new chapter with its Brazil launch. While the business CEO took a pay cut, bet365's profits, specifically in the U.S., increased considerably year-on-year in the fiscal year ending March. The online sports betting and gambling establishment provider also became the main partner of the UEFA Champions League in August.